Published on November 12, 2025 9:44 am
Last Updated on November 12, 2025 9:44 am
First National Bank of Waterloo has announced the appointment of Jeff Bloemker as Effingham Market President. A release from the bank indicates that in his new role, Jeff will help to realize the bank’s goals for the Central Illinois city known as “The Crossroads of Opportunity.”
A longtime Effingham resident and executive at numerous firms in the city’s private and public sectors, Jeff served as Effingham’s mayor from 2015 to 2019. He has also held leadership positions at several Midwest banks and board positions at more than a dozen local organizations.
President and CEO Rick Parks shared a mix of enthusiasm and pragmatism about this exciting new hire. “We are delighted to have Jeff join our team! Both his banking and business experience, as well as his knowledge of the greater Effingham market, will be a tremendous asset to the business community here and to First National Bank of Waterloo.”
Along with his experience and insider knowledge, Jeff brings a well-known passion for promoting and developing Effingham. “As mayor of Effingham, I managed a $75 million budget and reported to the citizens of Effingham. I view this new role in a similar light, and I can’t wait to unlock the opportunities waiting for us here in the Effingham business community.”
First National Bank of Waterloo has over $900 million in total assets and 16 banking centers in Central and Southern Illinois. In addition to Effingham, the bank has branches in Collinsville, Columbia, Dupo, Marissa, Maryville, Millstadt, New Athens, O’Fallon, St. Libory, Smithton, Stewardson, Swansea, and Waterloo. For more information, please visit fnbwaterloo.bank or stop by any First National Bank of Waterloo banking center.
